Samsung Galaxy A06 vs Samsung Galaxy A05

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A06 Manufactured in August, 2024, with display 6.7 with chipsetMediatek Helio G85, vs Samsung Galaxy A05, Manufactured in October, 2023with chipsetMediatek Helio G85. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A06
  • Lighter design: 189g vs 195g
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A05

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type PLS TFT PLS TFT
    Size 6.7 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 720x1600 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 262 ppi 262 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 450 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 83.8 % 82.1 %
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    559 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    n/a

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 167.3 mm (6.59 in) 168.8 mm (6.65 in)
    Width 77.3 mm (3.04 in) 78.2 mm (3.08 in)
    Thickness 8 mm (0.31 in) 8.8 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 189 g (6.67 oz) 195 g (6.88 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Gold
    - Blue
    - Black
    - Silver
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    83.8 %
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    82.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A06 and Samsung Galaxy A05 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Mediatek Helio G85 Mediatek Helio G85
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
    - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Yes
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MP2
    GPU Cores 48 48
    GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 1000 MHz
    FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 96 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    419
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    419
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    1378
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    1386
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)419419
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13781386
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)569n/a
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    244063
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    242864
    CPU8814485469
    GPU4218230191
    Memory5175857005
    UX6197970199
    NanoReview Score244063242864

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 14 Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
    OS Size 18.6 GB n/a
    UI Skin One UI 6.1 Core One UI 6.1 Core

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (43% in 30 min) Yes (48% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:26 h 1:50 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A06
    24:33
    Samsung Galaxy A05
    n/a
    Web Browsing09:34 hn/a
    Video Playback11:51 hn/a
    Games06:38 hn/a
    Standby Mode134 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 2 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Sensor size1/2.761/2.8
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 3264x2448 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Sensor size 1/4.0 1/4.0
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort No n/a
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800
    3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
    LTE category77
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced August, 2024 yr September, 2023 yr
    Release Date August, 2024 yr October, 2023 yr
    Launch Price ($) 130 120
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    Charger Included No No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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